TundeJAMB to Conduct UTME in Canada From 2027: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is planning to run a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, starting from 2027.
The proposed JAMB UTME centre will permit test eligible Nigerians living in Canada and other parts of North America to take the UTME without having to travel back to Nigeria solely for the examination.
JAMB to Conduct UTME in Canada From 2027
JAMB announced the planned examination centre following a visit by its Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa.
According to the examination body, the initiative is aimed at making the UTME more accessible to Nigerians living outside the country who intend to gain admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions.
JAMB said the proposed Ottawa centre is part of its broader effort to expand access to Nigerian tertiary education internationally.
The board explained that establishing the centre would help strengthen the relationship between Nigerians in the diaspora and Nigeria’s education system while making it easier for eligible candidates abroad to participate in the admission process.
When Will JAMB UTME Start in Canada?
JAMB said it is working towards establishing the UTME examination centre in Ottawa, Canada, with operations expected to commence in 2027.
This means Nigerians living in Canada and eligible candidates in other parts of North America may be able to sit for the UTME closer to their place of residence instead of travelling to Nigeria for the examination.
However, candidates should note that the proposed centre is expected to begin operations from 2027, so further details regarding registration, examination dates, eligibility requirements, fees and other arrangements will be important once JAMB releases them.
Who Will the Ottawa JAMB Centre Serve?
The proposed centre is primarily expected to serve eligible Nigerians living in Canada and across North America who want to sit for JAMB UTME and seek admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The move could particularly benefit Nigerian families living abroad whose children or dependants want to study in Nigeria but may face difficulties travelling to the country just to take the UTME.
By bringing the examination closer to candidates in the diaspora, JAMB expects to reduce some of the barriers associated with participating in Nigeria’s tertiary admission process from outside the country.
Why Is JAMB Establishing a UTME Centre in Canada?
JAMB said the initiative is part of its efforts to take Nigerian tertiary education to the world.
The board also noted that the centre would provide greater opportunities to promote Nigerian tertiary education internationally and strengthen the connection between Nigerians abroad and the Nigerian education system.
For prospective candidates in Canada, this could make the process of applying for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions considerably more convenient.
JAMB described the development as a bigger opportunity to improve access to Nigerian tertiary education for Nigerians in the diaspora.
What This Means for Nigerians in Canada
The proposed Ottawa UTME centre means eligible Nigerians living in Canada may no longer need to travel to Nigeria specifically to write JAMB UTME once the centre begins operations.
For now, candidates should wait for JAMB to provide more information on the implementation of the programme, including:
- UTME registration procedures for candidates in Canada
- Examination centre location and accreditation details
- Eligibility requirements
- Registration fees and other applicable charges
- Examination dates and timetable
- Whether candidates from other North American countries can use the centre
- Other requirements for Nigerians living abroad
JAMB UTME in Canada: Key Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) |
| Proposed location | Ottawa, Canada |
| Expected commencement | 2027 |
| Organiser | Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) |
| Target candidates | Eligible Nigerians in Canada and across North America |
| Purpose | To make UTME more accessible to Nigerians living abroad |
JAMB is working towards bringing the UTME closer to Nigerians living in Canada by establishing an examination centre in Ottawa from 2027.
The development is expected to make it easier for eligible Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America to participate in the Nigerian tertiary admission process without travelling to Nigeria solely to write the UTME.
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MasterJAMB will continue to provide updates as JAMB releases more information about the Ottawa UTME centre, including registration procedures, eligibility requirements and examination arrangements.
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